Graduate Nursing Student Handbook 2017-2018 Edition
Table of Contents Introduction (General Information and Accreditation) 3 Faculty, Administration & Staff 4 Mission 5 Objectives (Student Learning Outcomes) 7 Admission Requirements 7 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 8 Course Descriptions 10 Post Master s Advance Certificate 18 Graduate Program of Study 19 Transfer of Credit, Grading Policy and appeals...26 Sigma Theta Tau...28 Nursing Academic Honors/Awards and Student Representation. 29 Certification Information...30 2
The Evelyn L. Spiro School of Nursing at Wagner College Graduate Nursing Student Handbook Graduate Nursing Studies offered at Wagner College consists of a Masters in Nursing with a concentration in nursing education or family nurse practitioner, a Post Masters Certificate Program in family nurse practitioner and a Doctor of Nursing Practice. The Masters and Certificate Programs have been re-accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Atlanta, Georgia through 2024; Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Philadelphia, PA and registered with the New York State Education Department, Albany, NY. A member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC, The School of Nursing was honored as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence (2012-2016). This student handbook has been prepared to provide information specific to the Graduate Nursing Program. Since the School of Nursing follows most of the policies of the Wagner College Division of Graduate Studies, only policies that pertain specifically to Nursing Graduate Students are included in this handbook. Graduate Nursing Students complete the initial health report and proof of immunizations, but do not need current physicals unless they are taking courses that have a clinical component. Students should check the course requirements to be sure they have all required paperwork compiled before starting a course. Please refer to the Wagner College Undergraduate, Graduate Bulletin for policies not included in the School of Nursing Handbook. In addition, please note for those students entering the clinical component of Family Nurse Practitioner track, there is a Preceptor Manual. In addition, the portfolio requirements will be explained in the course outlines for these clinical courses. 3
Full-Time Faculty Patricia Tooker, DNP, MSN, RN Kathleen Ahern, Ph.D., RN, FNP-BC Edna Aurelus, DNP, FNP-BC, RN-BC Nancy Cherofsky, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C Jane DeFazio, Ph.D.(c), MSN, RN Annemarie Dowling-Castronovo, Ph.D., RN, MA-GNP-BC Denise Gasalberti, Ph.D., RN Tinamarie Petrizzo-Hughes, RN, MS Josephine Marcantonio, MS, RN, CPN Margaret Terjesen, MS, RN, FNP-BC, DNP (c) Paula Dunn Tropello, Ed.D, RN, CNS, FNP-BC Lisa Woody, MS, RNC-OB Dean Graduate Program Director, Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor/Coordinator DNP Undergraduate Program Director Assistant Professor Associate Professor, Wagner College Student Nurse Association s Chapter of National Student Nurse Association Advisor Associate Professor, Visiting Assistant Professor Visiting Assistant Professor Visiting Assistant Professor Associate Professor (on sabbatical) Associated Clinical Professor Level I and Clinical Coordinator Aleksandra Zagorin, DNP, MA, ANP-C, GNP-C Assistant Professor, Graduate Nurse Association Advisor Administration and Staff Catherine Boccanfuso, MS, RN Lorrie DeSena, MS, RN (DNP in progress) Katharine Sheehan Lynne Tyson Nursing Resource Center Director, Clinical Simulation Certified, FT Nursing Resource Center Asst. Director, Clinical Simulation Certified, FT Administrative Assistant/Office Manager Johns Hopkins Externship Administrator Clinical and Preceptor Placement Coordinator, Admission & Advisement Liaison, Secretary 4
Mission of the Nursing Program at the Masters Level The mission of the graduate nursing program is designed for professional nurses to prepare them to advance nursing knowledge and abilities generally and in a specific functional area. The master s curriculum is based on the philosophy of the School of Nursing and Wagner College. It is organized around key concepts of nursing, health, individual, and environment. Students in the program have the opportunity to expand their knowledge base, synthesize knowledge into new concepts and theories, test theories, create new ideas and processes, and apply them in nursing practice. Students are given the opportunity to learn strategies of leadership and change in order to improve nursing practice and the health status in a diverse society. The graduate student is prepared in the role areas of nurse educator or family nurse practitioner. The program prepares its graduates to actively participate in improving the delivery of safe, patient centered health care across the life span, conducting research for evidence based practice, and acquiring a foundation for doctoral study. Philosophy of the School of Nursing The philosophy of the School of Nursing is to provide an educational program of study for professional nursing and for professional nurses. The academic program for undergraduates and graduates complements and is consistent with the mission of Wagner College. Within the philosophy there are beliefs and practices which define the means to achieve the objectives and are expressed in the community-based approach to nursing education and practice. Nursing Nursing is an art and a science, which provides an essential service to society by assisting and empowering individuals to achieve optimal health. As a caring profession, nursing promotes the health and well-being of society through the leadership of its individual members and its professional organizations. Professional nursing education provides critical thinking skills to assist professional nurses to become independent and collaborative practitioners who make clinical judgments and act with responsibility. The unique function of the professional nurse is to assist individuals and groups to foster health and health seeking behaviors. 5
Advanced practice registered nurses have acquired the knowledge base and practice experiences to prepare them for specialization, expansion and advancement in practice, (from ANP policy statement). Health Health is a dynamic state of being which is formed by the individual s holistic responses to their environment. The optimum state of health is unique for each individual throughout the lifespan and is affected by the bio-psychological, spiritual, and socio-cultural influences on both one s internal and external environment. Individual Human life has inherent value and dignity. Each individual is a unique, holistic being and an integral part of a family, the community, and socio-cultural systems. Human beings are in continual interaction with the environment across the lifespan. Society is a cooperating group of individuals partnered with the community, whose individuality influences the development of organized patterns of relationships, interactions and rules which are responsible for the prevailing social order. Environment Cultural values, beliefs, morals and experiences affect human beings adaptation to the environment. Individuals are in continual interaction with the environment across their lifespan. Each individual has an internal environment consisting of all processes inherent to self. This internal environment is in a constant state of flux with the external environment, which encompasses interactions with people, places, objects and processes. 6
Objectives of the Nursing Program at the Masters Level (Student Learning Outcomes) In order to fulfill the purposes of the Wagner College graduate nursing program, the student must meet the following program objectives. Upon completion of the program students will be able to: 1. Evaluate nursing practice as it influences the quality of services provided within the health care system. 2. Analyze nursing theories and strategies in practice to promote, restore, and maintain the optimum level of health of diverse populations across the life span. 3. Use research to improve evidence based nursing practice. 4. Function as catalysts for change in collegial roles with other health professionals to improve the health care delivery system. 5. Demonstrate leadership roles by functioning as: a.) nurse educators in collegiate nursing programs or staff development programs; or b.) family nurse practitioners. 6. Promote responsibility and accountability in themselves and others in their roles as educators and practitioners. Additional Admission Requirements The following requirements for the Master of Science in nursing are in addition to those for all master s degrees. 1. Completion of an accredited baccalaureate program with a major in nursing including a course in nursing research. 2. A minimum overall undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.0 3. Current Registered Nurse License. 4. Demonstration, prior to the registration for clinical courses, of: a.) annual physical examination with current immunizations; b.) current malpractice insurance coverage. 5. For the Family Nurse Practitioner track, the applicant must submit documentation demonstrating current clinical practice. 6. Applicants who do not meet admission requirements have the opportunity to be individually evaluated. Degree Requirements: Successful completion of 44/45 credits. 7
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Description The Doctor of Nursing Practice at Wagner College provides the terminal academic preparation for nursing practice. Advanced practice nurses (APNs) practice in increasingly complex and challenging health care environments locally and globally. Utilizing knowledge from the sciences and analytical methods for evidence based practice; the DNP graduates are prepared to meet the needs of diverse individuals, aggregates and populations. An integral component of the curriculum is population health and disaster preparedness. The course work incorporates the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) competencies for DNP graduates and the Criteria of the National Task Force on Quality Nurse Practitioner Education. Program Objectives: Upon completion of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at Wagner College the students will be able to: 1. Synthesize nursing science with knowledge from ethics, the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences as a basis to stabilize and improve the health of individuals, aggregates and populations 2. Generate evidence through practice and translate research into practice to improve health outcomes 3. Formulate effective strategies for managing ethical dilemmas in the care of individuals, aggregates and populations 4. Interpret outcome data through the use of information systems technology /resources to support and improve the care of individuals, aggregates and communities. 5. Deliver population focused care based on the knowledge of epidemiology, cultural diversity, crisis intervention, environmental threats and disaster preparedness. 6. Design collaborative strategies for effective leadership on intraprofessional and interprofessional teams 7. Devise clinical prevention and population health activities to improve the health of populations locally and globally 8. Assume a leadership role in the development of health care policies that address cost and health care access at institutional, local, state, regional, federal and international levels 8
DNP Program Admission Requirements MS to DNP (Advance placement for post master s degree applicants) 1. A master s in nursing with a family nurse practitioner focus from a program accredited by a national organization. 2. A 3.4 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for masters course work 3. Current unencumbered Registered Professional Nurse License in New York State and a New York State certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner 4. National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Commission 5. Documentation demonstrating current clinical practice 6. Current resume 7. Two letters of recommendation from individuals able to comment on the academic ability, clinical expertise and professionalism of the applicant 8. Professional writing sample written on site 9. Interview *Students with an Advanced Nursing Practice focus other than a Family Nurse Practitioner will be individually evaluated and a gap analysis will be conducted to determine additional courses required to complete the DNP/ FNP degree. *The DNP program is registered with the New York State Education Department, while the Candidacy process with ACEN has begun. 9
Course Descriptions: NR609 Management of Common Conditions. Three credits. This course focuses on the management of common conditions encountered by the advanced practice nurse in primary care. Emphasis will be placed on developing diagnostic reasoning skills and utilizing a holistic evidenced approach to clinical care. Prerequisite: NR 615. Offered spring semester. NR611 Theoretical Components of Nursing. Three credits. The purpose of this course is to explore, discuss, and formulate concepts of individuals, environment, health, and nursing as they relate to nursing theories. Philosophical inquiry and historical trends, as a basis for theory development, are examined. Students examine knowledge from the sciences, humanities, and nursing and how it can be applied to nursing in education, administration, and advanced practice. Offered fall semester. NR615 Advanced Pathophysiology. Three credits. This course focuses on the pathogenesis of common conditions affecting individuals and families as a basis for nursing primary care management. Offered fall semester. NR616 Advanced Health Assessment. Four credits. NR616L Advanced Health Assessment Lab. 0 credits. Students develop sophistication in the ability to assess and evaluate subtle diagnostic cues in client populations across the life span. Emphasis is placed on enhancing students clinical judgment. Offered spring semester. (Required Lab Experience.) NR617 The Advanced Practice Nurse. Three credits. This course focuses on exploring issues relating to graduate nursing education and the advanced practice role. Contemporary concerns such as the politics of health care reform, the advanced practice nurse s usefulness and marketability, and the legal responsibility and accountability of the professional nurse in advanced practice are analyzed. Offered spring semester. NR621 Dynamics of Family Health Nursing. Three credits. This course focuses on the primary care dynamics and needs of families. Psycho-socio-cultural, economic, spiritual, community, and educational paradigms are explored. Risk assessment and interventions are investigated and analyzed to promote the stability of a family s health status. Offered fall semester. 10
NR622 Health Care Policy, Organization, and Finance. Three credits. This course presents an overview of health care policy formulation, health care organization and financing. Nurses as health care providers, coordinators, and advocates will study the theories and competencies needed to function in a new and complex health care environment. Offered spring semester. NR623 Advanced Pharmacodynamics for Primary Care. Three credits. Course content will focus on the pharmacological management of self-limiting episodic complaints and stable chronic disease states commonly managed by advanced practice nurses. Offered fall semester. NR624 Advanced Research. Three credits. The components of research design, methodology, and statistical analysis are presented. The students develop the needed knowledge base to prepare them to conduct research studies. Prerequisite: NR 611. Offered spring semester. NR626 Teaching, Learning Methods for Nurse Educators. Three credits. This course prepares the student for the role as faculty/teacher in nursing education or in staff development. Standards and competencies needed by nurse educators will be discussed. Content will include educational teaching/learning theories, adult learning strategies, identification and evaluation of clinical competencies, test and measurements, cultural competencies, and leadership and management techniques. The impact of technological advances on nursing education will be explored. Outcomes as a measurement of student learning and the concept of continued competencies will be examined. Offered spring semester NR631 Evaluation and Instrumentation in Nursing. Three credits. This course offers students the knowledge and skills needed to collect, critically appraise, integrate, generate, and evaluate evidence for nursing practice. Prerequisite: NR 624. Offered fall semester. NR635 Curriculum Development. Three credits. Issues and trends, which influence curricular decisions and development, are examined. Students acquire the knowledge and skills to design, develop, and evaluate a curriculum. Prerequisite: NR 611. Prerequisite NR626. Offered spring semester. 11
NR641 Family Health Nursing I. Two credits. This course is the first course in the supervised clinical experience for the family nurse practitioner role. The emphasis is on developing clinical judgment in the primary care setting through critical analysis of subjective and objective client data. The clinical experience consists of 200 hours plus a weekly seminar. Prerequisites: NR 611, 615, 616, 617, 623, Prerequisite or Co requisite NR 609 and NR 621. In addition, all students are required to show evidence of a current RN license, malpractice insurance, recent physical examination with titers, and proof of current health insurance. Students must see the professor prior to registration to arrange clinical experiences. Offered fall and spring semesters. NR643 Family Health Nursing II. Three credits. This clinical course is a continuation of Family Health Nursing I. Students is afforded the opportunity to enhance clinical skills and judgments developed in the previous course. Supervised clinical practices in primary care settings with preceptors are maintained. The clinical experience consists of 200 hours plus a weekly seminar. Prerequisite NR 641. In addition, all students are required to show evidence of a current RN license, malpractice insurance, recent physical examination with titers, and proof of current health insurance. Students must see the professor prior to registration to arrange clinical experiences. Offered fall and spring semesters. NR645 Family Health Nursing III. Three credits. This clinical course is a continuation of Family Health Nursing II. Students are afforded the opportunity to continue to enhance clinical skills and judgments developed in the previous courses. This is the last clinical course for the family nurse practitioner. At the end of this course students are expected to demonstrate competency in this role. Supervised clinical practice takes place in a variety of primary care settings with preceptors. The clinical experience consists of 200 hours plus a weekly seminar. Prerequisite: NR 643. In addition, all students are required to show evidence of a current RN license, malpractice insurance, recent physical examination with titers, and proof of current health insurance. Students must see the professor prior to registration to arrange clinical experiences Offered fall and spring semesters. NR653 Practicum in Teaching. Four credits. Students are provided opportunities for individualized teaching experiences in nursing education settings. Nurse educators precept students into the roles and responsibilities of their positions. The teaching practicum includes 90 12
hours of experience plus a weekly seminar. Prerequisites: NR 615, 616, 621, 623, 626, 631, 635. Offered fall semester. NR655 Advanced Community Health Nursing 3 credits. This course focuses on advanced nursing practice with vulnerable individuals, families and populations within the community. Emphasis is placed on interventions appropriate for health promotion, maintenance and restoration utilizing national objectives for healthy populations. Students are provided with the opportunity to enhance their clinical skills and judgments within a population based context. This course includes a weekly seminar and 60 hours of clinical practice. Prerequisites. NR 611, 615, 616, 621, 623. In addition, all students are required to show evidence of a current RN license, malpractice insurance, recent physical examination with titers and proof of current health insurance. Students should see the professor prior to registration to arrange clinical experiences. NR691 Special Topics in Nursing. Three credits. Content varies to meet the special interests of graduate students and faculty. Offered periodically. NR693 Independent Study. One to four credits. Course designed for independent advanced level study on a topic of the student s own choosing after advisement by sponsoring departmental faculty. Students may use this course to engage in collaborative research with faculty. Prerequisite: permission of advisor and of director of graduate nursing. Offered fall and spring semesters. NR 793 Civic Corporate Engagement Project Development. Three credits. This course uses the parameters of the scientific process to investigate mind/body/spirit health related problems found in communities. Students participate in an intellectual process that culminates in community civic engagement health promotion project development. Through project development, students function as advocates for vulnerable populations. The theoretical frameworks used to organize the project are the National League for Nursing s Core concepts and the Precede Framework for health promotion. Students organize their work within a series of phases that consider epidemiological, social, behavioral, educational and administrative components of the problems of interest. This course is taken in the last academic year before graduation. NR631 Prerequisite or Co-requisite. Offered fall and spring semesters. 13
NR699 Summer Practicum Supervision. 0 credits. This practicum affords the nurse practitioner student an opportunity to complete up to 75 hours of clinical precepted practice under the guidance of faculty. The hours may be applied towards the required clinical hours for NR643 or NR645. Students must have completed NR641 in order to participate in this practicum. (Fee applies) NR 800 Scientific Inquiry for Nursing Practice. Three Credits. This course explores the theoretical underpinnings of the science of nursing. Integration of nursing science with knowledge from the disciplines of the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical and organizational sciences will be used to evaluate practice. Theoretical advances in the foundational and nursing sciences will be analyzed and applied to complex health situations. Prerequisites NR 645, NR 793 NR 801 Biostatistical Methods for Evidence Based Practice. Three Credits. This course is designed to prepare students to use biostatistics to evaluate population health and inform advanced practice nursing. Patient population data will be analyzed using bio-statistical methods. The DNP student will interpret and use health indicators such as mortality rates, morbidity rates, disease incidence and prevalence as well as perform secondary analysis of data sets to evaluate health outcomes. Prerequisites NR 645, NR793 NR 802 Ethical Issues in Health Care and Research. Three Credits. This course explores the philosophical study of morality as it applies to biomedical ethics in current health care dilemmas as well as disasters on a national and international level. Prerequisites NR 645, NR793 NR 803 Clinical Scholarship for Evidence Based Practice and Translational Research. Three Credits. This course synthesizes concepts from nursing science and other related sciences to prepare students for doctoral level evidence based practice. Emphasis is placed on utilizing critical appraisal and analysis to evaluate practice patterns against national benchmarks and develop clinical practice solutions to improve health outcomes through the translation and dissemination of research. Prerequisites NR 800 and NR 801 14
NR 804 Clinical Prevention and Population Health with a Focus on the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases and Public Health Threats. Three Credits. This course focuses on health promotion and risk/reduction/illness prevention for individuals, aggregates and communities. Through the analysis of epidemiological, biostatistical, occupational, and environmental data the student will develop, implement, and evaluate clinical prevention and population health. Emphasis will be placed on infectious diseases and public health threats, including bioterrorism. Epidemiological theories will be applied to infectious diseases as well as disaster preparedness. Health care delivery models and strategies will be evaluated as they relate to environmental and public health as well as the cultural and socioeconomic dimensions of health. Reducing health threats through community preparedness will be emphasized. Prerequisites NR800, NR801 NR 805 Improving Health Outcomes through Organizational and Systems Collaborative Leadership. Three Credits. This course provides the DNP graduate with the skills to develop and evaluate care delivery approaches that meet current and future needs of patient populations, nationally and internationally. Emphasis is placed on developing collaborative skills to effect change that will lead to improved quality of health care. Prerequisite/Co requisite NR 803 NR 806 Information Systems and Technology for Health Care Transformation. Three Credits. This course prepares the DNP graduate to use information systems/technology to support and improve patient care and health care systems and provide leadership within healthcare systems and/or academic settings. Prerequisites NR 800 and NR 801 NR 807 Clinical Scholarly Project I. One Credit. This course will provide students with support to develop a problem statement for an evidence-based (EB) focused project, conduct a literature review and background study, and develop a project plan in consultation with a faculty member who will oversee the project. (Examples can be design of systems, analysis and development of policy, or technologies that change practice outcomes or quality assurance/community enhancement projects or similar ideas that change the health of populations). Clinical Hours 100. Prerequisites NR 804 and NR 805 15
NR 808 Systems Approach to Disaster Preparedness at Home and Abroad. Three Credits. This course will focus on the leadership role of the DNP in natural and manmade disasters. Students will be prepared in emergency preparedness including, planning, response, mitigation, and remediation. Emphasis will be placed on public health risks. Students will participate in a simulated disaster scenario. DNP students will utilize systems analysis to promote effective collaboration in disasters. The Incident Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals will be presented and students will obtain a certificate of completion from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Prerequisites NR802, NR804, NR805 NR 809 Clinical Scholarly Project II (Implementation) Two Credits. This course provides students with support in implementation of their Evidence Based Project in a clinical setting. This is done with collaboration between the student and their faculty or project mentor to best meet the student s goals and the stated project objectives. There must be a clear timeline, budget (if applicable), evaluative methods, and regular reflective practice reporting established during this phase of the project. (Clinical Hours 100) Prerequisites NR807 NR 810 Promoting Health, Healing and Hope in Response to a Chaotic human condition: trauma. Traumatic stress assessment and treatment. Three Credits. This course introduces the student to the core values of caring, holism, spirituality, diversity, ethics and client centeredness as it applies to learning the standard of care for treatment in the field of disaster response traumatic stress intervention. Guides for spiritual care in times of disaster along with prevalent psychosocial models used for maintenance of safety and stabilization will be explored. Students will be presented with techniques to care for the care giver as they mobilize their skills to provide compassionate nursing intervention before, during and after disasters. Prerequisites NR802, NR805, NR808 NR 811 Policy and Finance for Complex Health Care Systems. Three Credits. This course explores economics and its application to health care financing and policy development from regional, state, national and global perspectives. A focus is placed on designing and implementing effective culturally sensitive health care policy initiatives to reduce health care disparities. Prerequisite NR 805 and NR 806 16
NR 812 Global Nursing Practice and Policy Development Three Credits. This course responds to the global need for Nursing to expand its borders. Cultural dimensions of health and its meanings throughout the world with regard to prevention, promotion and disease will be considered. Developing nations, global environmental issues and public health are considered in this clinical and theory course with experiential learning with various national and international partners. (Clinical Hours 50) Prerequisites NR 809 NR 810 Nr 811 NR 813 Clinical Capstone Scholarly Project III. Three Credits (Evaluation and Dissemination). This final component of the clinical scholarly project will result in a product that facilitates improved health outcomes for a specified population and can be generalizable to broader populations. It will demonstrate the interface between advanced practice nursing and research. Evaluation of the Project will be an integral component. The dissemination of the Capstone Scholarly Project will include preparing an article for publication in a peer reviewed journal and an open oral defense of the Project. (Clinical Hours 150) Prerequisites NR 809 Graduation requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice include a total of 1000 clinical hours. A minimum of 400 hours are completed as part of the doctoral courses. The remaining 600 hours are completed within the clinical courses at the masters level 17
Post Master s Advanced Certificate Program for Family Nurse Practitioner Program of Study The Post Master s Certificate Program for Family Nurse Practitioner builds on an earned master s degree in nursing. The student completes 27 credits, inclusive of precepted clinical practice. Graduates completing this program will be certified by the New York State Education Department as Family Nurse Practitioners. Admission Requirements 1. Master s degree in nursing from an accredited program with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. 2. Current New York State licensure as a Professional Registered Nurse. 3. Malpractice insurance coverage. 4. Current immunization and physical examination. 5. Two (2) letters of reference attesting to applicant s current knowledge base, clinical competency and experiences, professional capabilities, and potential for successfully assuming an advanced practice role. 6. Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume. An application can be obtained from the Graduate Admissions Office, Campus Hall. Curriculum Schema of Courses NR609 Management of Common Conditions 3 credits NR615 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 credits NR616 Advanced Health Assessment 4 credits NR617 The Advanced Practice Nurse 3 credits NR621 Dynamics of Family Health Nursing 3 credits NR623 Advanced Pharmacodynamics for Primary Care 3 credits NR641 Family Health Nursing I 2 credits NR643 Family Health Nursing II 3 credits NR645 Family Health Nursing III 3 credits Total 27 credits 18
Core Courses for All Students GRADUATE PROGRAM OF STUDY Course Credits NR611 Theoretical Components of Nursing 3 NR621 Dynamics of Family Health Nursing 3 NR615 Advanced Patho-Physiology 3 NR616 Advanced Health Assessment 4 NR622 Health Care Policy Organization and Finance 3 NR623 Advanced Pharmacodynamics for Primary Care 3 NR624 Advanced Research 3 NR631 Evaluation and Instrumentation in Nursing 3 NR793 Civic Corporate Engagement Project Development 3 Elective 3 Total Credits 31 Required Courses for the Educator Role Course Credits NR626 Teaching and Learning Methods for Nurse Educators 3 NR635 Curriculum Development 3 NR653 Practicum in Teaching 4 NR655 Advanced Community Health 3 Total Credits 13 Required Courses for the Family Nurse Practitioner Role Course Credits NR609 Management of Common Conditions 3 NR617 The Advanced Practice Nurse 3 NR641 Family Health Nursing I 2 NR643 Family Health Nursing II 3 NR645 Family Health Nursing III 3 Total Credits 14 19
Masters in Nursing Curriculum Schema for Family Nurse Practitioner Full-Time Study, 5 Semesters **Fall Entry** Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits NR611 Theo Components of Nursing 3 NR617 Advanced Practice Nurse 3 NR615 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 NR616 Advanced Health Assessment** 4 NR623 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NR609 Management of Common Conditions 3 Total 9 Total 10 Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits NR621 Family Dynamics 3 NR624 Advanced Research 3 Elective 3 NR643* Family Health Nursing II 3 NR641* Family Health Nursing I 2 NR622 Nursing Health Care Policy, 3 Organization & Finance Total 8 Total 9 Fall Semester Credits NR645* Family Health Nursing III 3 NR793* Civic Corporate Engagement 3 Project Development NR631 Evaluation and Instrumentation 3 in Nursing Total 9 Total Credits = 45 *Offered Both Semesters ** Includes Lab Component 20
Masters in Nursing Curriculum Schema for Family Nurse Practitioner Part-Time Study, 7 Semesters **Fall Entry** Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits NR611 Theo Components of Nursing 3 NR609 Management of Common 3 NR615 Advanced Patho-Physiology 3 NR616 Advanced Health Assessment** 4 Total 6 Total 7 Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits NR621 Dynamics of Family Health 3 NR624 Advanced Research 3 Nursing NR623 Advanced Pharmacodynamics 3 NR617 The Advance Practice Nurse 3 Primary Care Total 6 Total 6 Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits NR631 Evaluation & Instrumentation 3 NR643* Family Health Nursing II 3 in Nursing NR641* Family Health Nursing I 2 NR622 Nursing Health Care Policy, 3 Organization & Finance Elective 3 Total 8 Total 6 Fall Semester Credits NR645* Family Health Nursing III 3 NR793* Civic Corporate Engagement Project 3 Development Total 6 Total Credits = 45 **Includes Lab Component *Offered Both Semesters 21
Masters in Nursing Curriculum Schema for Nurse Educator Role Full-Time Study, 5 Semesters** **Fall Entry** Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits NR611 Theo Components of Nursing 3 NR616 Advanced Health Assessment** 4 NR615 Advanced Patho-Physiology 3 NR626 Teaching and Learning Methods for Nurse Educators 3 NR623 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NR624 Advanced Research 3 Total 9 Total 10 Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits NR621 Dynamics of Family Health 3 NR635 Curriculum Development 3 Nursing NR631 Evaluation & Instrumentation 3 NR622 Nursing Health Care Policy, 3 in Nursing Organization & Finance Elective 3 NR655 Advanced Community Health 3 Total 9 Total 9 Fall Semester Credits NR653 Teaching Practicum 4 NR793* Civic Corporate Engagement Project Development 3 Total 7 *Offered each semester Total Credits = 44 *Must enter in Fall Semester to complete coursework in Five Semesters ** Includes Lab Component 22
Masters in Nursing Curriculum Schema for Nurse Educator Role Part-Time Study, 7 Semesters **Fall Entry** Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits NR611 Theo Components of Nursing 3 NR616 Health Assessment Nursing** 4 NR615 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 NR622 Nursing Health Care Policy, 3 Organization & Finance Total 6 Total 7 Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits NR621 Dynamics of Family Health 3 NR624 Advanced Research 3 Nursing NR623 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NR626 Teaching and Learning Methods 3 Primary Care for the Nurse Educator Total 6 Total 6 Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits NR631 Evaluation & Instrumentation in 3 NR635 Curriculum Development 3 Nursing Elective 3 NR655 Advanced Community Health 3 Total 6 Total 6 Fall Semester Credits NR653 Practicum in Teaching 4 NR793* Civic Corporate Engagement 3 Project Development Total 7 *Offered both semesters ** Includes Lab Component TOTAL CREDITS = 44 23
Post Master s Advanced Certificate Program For Family Nurse Practitioner Curriculum Schema of Courses Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits NR615 Advanced Patho-Physiology 3 NR609 Nursing Management of 3 Common Conditions NR621 Dynamics of Family Health 3 NR616 Advanced Health Assessment 4 Nursing** NR623 Advanced Pharmacodynamics for 3 NR617 The Advanced Practice Nurse 3 Primary Care Total 9 Total 10 Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits NR641* Family Health Nursing I 2 NR643* Family Health Nursing II 3 Fall Semester NR645* Family Health Nursing III 3 **Includes Lab Component TOTAL CREDITS = 27 24
Part-time Curriculum Schema for Advanced Placed Post Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice in Family Nurse Practitioner Fall Semester Year One Credits NR 800 Scientific Inquiry for Nursing Practice 3 NR 801 Biostatistical Methods for Evidence Based Practice 3 Spring Semester Year One Credits NR 803 Clinical Scholarship for Evidence Based Practice and Translational Research 3 NR 804 Clinical Prevention and Population Health with a Focus on the Epidemiology of 3 Infectious Disease and Public Health Threats Summer Semester Year One Credits NR 806 Information Systems and Technology for Healthcare Transformation 3 NR 805 Improving Health Outcomes through Organizational and Systems 3 Collaborative Leadership Fall Semester Year Two Credits NR 802 Ethical Issues in Health Care and Research 3 NR 808 Systems Approach to Disaster Preparedness at Home and Abroad 3 NR 807 Clinical Scholarly Project I (Development) 1 Spring Semester Year Two Credits NR 811 Policy and Finance for Complex Health Care Systems 3 NR 810 Promoting Health, Healing, and Hope in Response to a Chaotic Human Condition: 3 Traumatic Stress Assessment and Treatment NR 809 Clinical Scholarly Project II (Implementation) 2 Summer Semester Year Two Credits NR 812 Global Nursing Practice and Policy Development 3 Fall Semester Year Three Credits NR 813 Clinical Capstone Scholarly Project III (Evaluation and Dissemination) 3 25
Transfer of Credit Graduate Students The approval of the Graduate Program Director is required for all transfer credits. Numbers of credits accepted from accredited graduate schools may vary among departments. Grades below the B-level are not acceptable for transfer. Students wishing to take courses at another college for transfer to their graduate record at Wagner College need to obtain written approval from the Graduate Program Director before registering for such courses. No 500-level course taken as part of an undergraduate program may be transferred into a graduate program. The School of Nursing allows up to 12 credits to be transferred into the Graduate Program as well as the Post Master s Certificate Program. The courses for which credit is to be received must be congruent with a course in the nursing program. In situations where the student has a previous master s degree in a health related field, is a registered nurse and is applying for the master of science as a second master s, transfer credits up to 12 may be allowed if the courses are comparable to program courses. Evaluation of courses from a master in nursing degree to be applied to the Post Master s Certificate is individually evaluated. Courses such as pathophysiology, advanced health assessment and pharmacology are the courses that are frequently transferred in for the Post Master s Certificate if course objectives and content are comparable. In cases where a Post Master s Applicant has graduated more than five years prior validation of previous knowledge may be required for courses such as advanced health assessment, pharmacology and pathophysiology due to the fact that these courses provide the foundation for the nurse practitioner role. Grading Policy For the FNP/DNP degree 6 credits may be transferred in for the 800 level and above courses. All graduate students are required to maintain a cumulative index of 3.0 or higher. A cumulative index of 3.0 or higher is required for graduation. A grade of C+ (77, 78, 79) or higher must be achieved in all graduate nursing courses. Any course with a grade lower than a C+ must be repeated. No more than 2 courses may be repeated and each course may be repeated only once. Students will not be permitted to continue graduate study if they have received grades C+ or lower for more than three different courses. Grade appeals that cannot be resolved with the professor or with the Graduate Nursing Director or Dean, may refer to the Appeal of Grades section of the Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin. 26
Graduate Application for Course Transfer Approval Instructions: Fill in the following form and submit to the Graduate Director of Nursing. Use one form for each course for which you are requesting transfer credit. Attach a copy of the syllabus for each course submitted for credit transfer. More than one prior course may be submitted for one Wagner College course. A grade of B or higher is required for courses to be approved for credit transfer. A transcript must accompany this request. Name: Student ID E-mail: Wagner College Course Number Credits Course Name Previous Course # Course Name School where course was taken Previous Course # Course Name School where course was taken Previous Course # Course Name School where course was taken Reviewer: If not approved, briefly state why the prior course is not equivalent. Program Director s Signature: Date: Approved and Sent to Registrar on: Date 27
Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society of Nursing Epsilon Mu Chapter Epsilon Mu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau - The Nursing Honor Society The Nursing Honor Society's efforts focus on academic and professional enrichment programs and informational resources for advanced nursing education. The Wagner College Honor Society became chartered in 1981 as the Epsilon Mu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, The International Honor Society in Nursing. Sigma Theta Tau is a member of the American College of Honor Societies. The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International is to support the learning, knowledge, and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. Membership requires outstanding academic achievement and ability in nursing. Sigma Theta Tau recognizes superior achievement and is committed to the support of nurse scholars, researchers, and leaders. Eligible students are invited to be a member of STTI, Epsilon Mu, based upon successful completion of requirements stated above. Credentials demonstrating academic achievement and leadership are requested. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to attend the annual Collaborative Research/Evidence Based EXPO sponsored by Epsilon Mu and submit proposals. Application consists of: 1. An online application, with fee(s), is to be submitted directly to Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). Requirements: Students with 12 credits or more. (Electives are acceptable). Achieve a grade point average of at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 grading scale or the equivalent. 28
Nursing Academic Awards/Honors The following awards/honors are given out annually to Graduate students at the Graduate Recognition Reception: Outstanding Academic Achievement - Nurse Educator Outstanding Academic Achievement - Family Nurse Practitioner Highest Academic Achievement - Nursing Program Constance Byron Award Academic merit, leadership qualities, tenacious spirit, thoughtfulness and caring for others Annmarie C. Sortino Nurse Educator Award (awarded by Epsilon Mu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau) in recognition of creative and scholarly achievements. Marie Pickett Award (named for Dr. Nancy Cherofsky s mother) - outstanding community service and a role model in the community Student Representation Student representatives shall volunteer, on a rotation basis, to attend monthly departmental faculty meetings. Graduate students are represented by students serving as Graduate Assistants for the year. Students may participate in town halls when offered with the Graduate Director, and may be represented at the college level GSA and in the departmental GNA. They are also members of the Graduate Student Nurse Academy. 29
Information for Nurse Practitioner Students 1. New York State Certification is obtained through the Office of Professions, New York State Education Department. General Requirements for New York State certification as a Nurse Practitioner To use the title "Nurse Practitioner" in New York State you must be certified. To be certified as Nurse Practitioner in New York State you must: have a currently registered New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN); and meet education requirements. Applications for certification as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State can be obtained at: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/nurseformsnp. The student completes this form and sends in directly. Additionally, in order to register with New York State as a Nurse Practitioner you must certify your education from an accredited NP program. This form can be obtained at: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/nurseformsnp. This form must be signed and sealed by the Registrar of the College. This form is sent in by the School of Nursing after you have completed the front part. In your last clinical course you will receive additional explanation on obtaining your certification in New York State. 2. National Provider Identification Number: You are not required to obtain a National Provider Number. However, it is strongly advised that you do so as it may be required by an employer and is needed for reimbursement. The objective of the proposed National Provider Identifier system is to assign a unique national identifier number to each and every provider of Medicare health care services - individuals, organizations and groups. This includes 30
physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, physical therapists, physician group practices, acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, outpatient facilities, nursing home facilities, hospices, home health agencies, ambulance service providers, clinical laboratories, durable medical suppliers, health maintenance organizations, pharmacies and more. The number would be used in standard transactions by all health plans eliminating the current system of multiple numbers for a single provider. All health care providers may apply for their National Provider Identifier (NPI) by going to https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/nppes/welcome.do. A paper/pencil application was made available beginning July 2, 2005. This can be obtained from the above mentioned website or by calling 1-800-465-3203. For information regarding the National Provider Identifier (NPI) visit the Academy website at www.aanp.org. Click first on regulation and then on National Provider Identifier. 3. Prescriptive Privileges -DEA Number - How to obtain it as a Nurse Practitioner. If you satisfy all requirements for certification as a nurse practitioner, you will be authorized to issue prescriptions pursuant to Section 6902 (3) (b) of the Education Law. Issuance of Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Number A Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Number is required to prescribe and dispense narcotic and dangerous drugs. New York State does not issue DEA numbers. To obtain a number you must apply to: United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration 99 10th Avenue New York, NY 10011 Phone: 212-337-1593 or 800-882-9539 The Website is: www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov 31
Controlled Substance Prescription Forms may be obtained from: New York State Department of Health Bureau of Controlled Substances 433 River Street, Suite 303 Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 518-402-0708 The on-line version of the DEA registration application has Six (6) main sections. Please have the following information available before you begin the application: Section 1. Personal Information - Name, address, social security number or tax ID, and phone number. Section 2. Activity - Business Activity and Drug Schedule information. Section 3. State License(s) - Information pertaining to current and pending state controlled substance licenses/registrations. Section 4. Background Information - Information pertaining to controlled substances in the applicant's background. Section 5. Payment - Payment, via this on-line application, must be made with a Visa or MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. Section 6. Confirmation - Applicants will confirm the entered information, make corrections if needed, and electronically submit the application and a submission confirmation will be presented. Applicants will be able to print copies for their records. Other Helpful information regarding the issuance of a DEA number can be found at http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/npscriptpriv.htm 4. National Certification National Certification can be obtained through either the ANCC or the Academy of Nurse Practitioners. All students are strongly advised to take a certifying examination for the FNP. While New York State does not currently require this, many states do. 32
American Nurses Credentialing Center The contact information for the ANCC is: American Nurses Credentialing Center ATT: Verification Specialist PO Box 791321 Baltimore, MD 21279-1321 Phone: 800-284-2378 Web: www.nursecredentialing.org For Eligibility requirements and application book, go to following site. http://www.nursecredentialing.org/certification/examresources/eligibilit y/ecategory/familynpeligibility.html American Academy of Nurse Practitioners American Academy of Nurse Practitioners P.O. Box 12846 Austin, TX 78711 Phone: 512-442-4262 Web: http://www.aanp.org/ Application process can be obtained at: http://www.aanpcert.org/ptistore/control/certs/process Items needed for application for both tests include: Official Transcript to be sent by educational program (If you have not completed your program prior to the application deadline, send an official transcript of work to date. Documentation of program completion will be required in order to sit for the exam.) Verification of Current RN Licensure Payment (check or credit card number) All Items on application completed which include courses, graduation dates, clinical hours completed. 33